Always Faithful

Dog Training

Missouri

Through our personalized training programs, Always Faithful dog trainers will guide you in becoming the confident, effective leader your dog needs.

FIND YOUR LOCAL TRAINER
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60,000+ DOGS TRAINED

why leadership training?

The Importance of the Natural Environment

In the wild, a dog’s mother and older pack members instinctively guide them to learn skills for survival. In your home, your dog is looking for a leader to establish rules/boundaries and guide them. 


Without a leader, your dog will try to lead. The result is leash pulling, jumping, excessive barking, nipping, pent-up energy, anxiety and aggression. 


The solution to ALL of these problems is found by using our leadership-based training. Always Faithful Dog Training will empower you to be that CALM, CONFIDENT LEADER. 


 Check out the videos below to learn more. 

 At Always Faithful Dog Training, we teach you to lead your dog using the instinctive methods of a pack leader. Our founder, Abraham Mashal, explains what we call Leadership Training.

World renowned animal behavior specialist and Always Faithful consultant Kurdt Greenwood speaks about the importance of the natural environment.

MEET THE Missouri Team

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Brian

Owner & Pack Leader

KANSAS CITY LOCATION

No Treats, No Clickers, No Shock Collars, No Gimmicks

The Always Faithful Dog Training method is designed to teach you the language of your dog. We call it Leadership Dog Training.


Dogs are pack animals. As part of your pack, you want your dog to follow you. Our leadership-based techniques will enable you to be the pack leader.


Common dog behaviors like leash pulling, jumping, barking, digging, and generally not listening are signs that your dog wants to lead you. Our private in-home lessons will immediately correct these behaviors and give you the tools to maintain your leadership.

TRAIN TODAY, ENJOY TOMORROW

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A strong start with your new puppy

Setting the right tone with your new puppy is essential for long term success. we will help you set rules and boundaries that help your pup learn and thrive.

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Help your dog live their best life, without anxiety or stress.

Dogs that have a stressful past need some help recovering from past trauma. Likewise, dogs that think they need to lead or protect the household, shoulder a lot of stress. Training is the solution.

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Bring Your Dog to More Public Places

Friends, Food, and Fun is the name of the game. take your dog wherever you would like and have them behave properly, even under high distractions.

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Don’t change your life to suit your dog!

Do you cross the street to avoid people or other dogs on a walk with your dog? Do you have an exit ritual to leave your house without upsetting your dog? Our trainers can help!

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Take Relaxed Walks Without Pulling

Leash pulling is exhausting! It’s much more fulfilling for you and your dog when walking with a loose leash.

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Get Attention for all the Right Reasons

Be able to reward your dog with more freedom & experiences you can enjoy together.

Cities We offer our Training

Our interactive map highlights various Pack Leaders across our network. Simply follow the map to your nearest Always Faithful Dog Training franchise and begin your session in a professional, supportive environment. With these convenient locations, you and your dog can focus on learning and growing together, making every training session both enjoyable and effective.

Hear the Bark of Approval

Literally the best training I could have ever asked for!!! Everyone was super kind and my reactive dog Bernie has made massive improvements in just a few days! I was turned away from other trainers because of my pit bulls reactivity but Always faithful dog training was willing to help. We worked with trainer Despy and her compassion and expertise is unmatched. Bernie is well on his way to being an amazingly behaved dog, and I couldn’t have done it without them! 10/10

Melanie's Arts

I cannot give enough stars on the training, attention and patience that we experienced. Brandon was so nice and informative in teaching me how to train Roxy. So glad I called them! Despy was super nice in our first meeting too. Such nice people! Highly recommend.

Angie

My experience with always faithful dog training was amazing! My trainer Cindy was so helpful and my sweet pup Indiana has come a long way. We rescued him from a shelter and he came with some behavioral issues and also just needed some basic training as well. Cindy helped us through it all and was very patient with Indiana given he can be a little shy around strangers. I overall had a great experience and would recommend them to anyone!

Anna Niemiec

I have a great dog. My dog is not perfect. He likes to pull on the leash after squirrels and jump on people to greet them. This dog trainer came to my home so they could see how he behaved in his environment. The trainer taught both of us what was expected behavior in public places. I tried positive reinforcement with treats and praise. I also tried a shock collar. Neither of these things worked. After one session with this trainer, I already saw significant changes.

Andrew Kessler

My pup, Tobie completed basic obedience training with Tara. She was very timely in her responses, built a strong connection with my family and I, and most of all, was very patient with Tobie. At the end of our four sessions, Despy, the owner tagged along and was able to evaluate Tobie. Knowing my goal is to make my puppy a therapy dog for kids, Despy was eager to get working with my pup further. I’d recommend Always Faithful to everyone wanting real results.

Blake Stern

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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

  • Are you “certified” dog trainers?

    Yes, every single Always Faithful Dog Trainer is certified through AFDT and the IDTA.  Our organization has trained over 50,000 dogs in the last 20 years.  We are by far the most experienced dog training company in the world

  • Why don’t you use treats, clickers or shock collars?

    All the training methods mentioned above are unnatural for the dog and even abusive.  All methods above produce little to no results or create results based off fear and abuse.  The methods mentioned above also require dog owners to constantly carry around treats, clickers or shock collars to try and control their dog.  

    Hear from Kurdts Greenwood

  • Will you train all breeds and ages of dogs?

    Yes, the AFDT method works on any dog, any age and any breed.

  • What is the youngest and oldest dog you will work with?

    We start our puppy training as young as 8 weeks and have no age limit to training, if the dog is healthy enough to train.  

  • Do you train therapy and service dogs?

    Yes, many of our locations offer these services.  Please check out your local location to determine if that service is offered near you.

  • Do you train aggressive dogs?

    Yes, many of our locations offer these services.  Please check out your local location to determine if that service is offered near you. 

  • Do you offer military or police discounts?

    Yes, we are owned by a service-connected disabled veteran who served honorably in the United States Marines.  We proudly give 10% off to all military and police.  

  • Do you retrain dogs from other companies?

    Yes.  We also aim to be the last training company you will need to use.

our BLOG

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Kurdt Greenwood Explains The Traits of a Pack Leader

By Abe Mashal • April 15, 2025
Ever wonder what traits dogs look for in a pack leader? Kurdt Greenwood explains...
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Energy: The Language of the Animals

By Abe Mashal • January 16, 2025
Ever wonder what it takes to interact safely and properly with all animals in the animal kingdom? Check out the audio book below to learn exactly what it takes...
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How to Introduce Two Dogs Without Stress

By Abe Mashal • January 7, 2025
Learn step-by-step tips to introduce two dogs safely and stress-free, fostering positive interactions and a harmonious relationship from the start.